Research results from children's story writing suggest a strong male predominance and strong gender stereotypic thinking in young children. Discusses what it will take for young girls and boys to attain a more equitable view of gender. (Author/JOW)

Citing accomplishments of women's organizations to promote change throughout United States history, the author advocates collective action as a key to women's success in achieving equality. Part of a theme issue: "Views of Women in Education: Past, Present, and Future." (SJL)

Highlights the insufficient explanations and fundamental fallacies in policy and programs for sex equity in educational administration. Examines the lack of incentives for promotion of women to positions of leadership. (SK)

Wisconsin's State Superintendent of Public Instruction urges both males and females to help develop attitudes that will stimulate confidence, positive self-images, and encouragement for women who should be advancing to higher levels in educational administration. Part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (Editor/SJL)

Argues that consciousness-raising among teacher educators is critical to promoting sex equity in the schools. Discusses curricular materials and inservice training issues. Part of a theme issue: "Views of Women in Education: Past, Present, and Future." (SJL)

The author, California's Secretary of State, reviews her own advancement as a Chinese-American woman, noting education as the key factor. She considers the remaining task of changing traditional social habits and urges women to become involved in government. Part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (SJL)

After discussing sexist school practices, the author reviews several studies demonstrating that nonsexist curriculum intervention can modify children's sex stereotypes. She also discusses the need for nonsexist teacher education. (SJL)

Reports on the Project on Equal Education Rights (PEER), sponsored by the National Organization for Women, including its findings on sex discrimination in public school vocational education, interscholastic athletics, and school administration and some of its pilot efforts to promote equity. Part of a theme issue on women in education. (SJL)

Reviews recent gains and continuing problems in women's employment and in sex equity in education (curriculum, materials, and personnel). Part of a theme issue on women in education. (SJL)

Asserts that, historically, women lacked equal educational opportunity because they were not recognized as "persons" under United States law. Reviews twentieth-century changes in women's legal status and challenges to sex discrimination in education. Discusses areas of current concern. Part of a theme issue on women in education. (SJL)

The author lists some strategies that educators can implement to ensure equal opportunity in technology education. She also discusses social factors that influence an individual's career decisions; parents' expectations; teacher attitudes in elementary, secondary, and higher education; impact of counselors; and peer influence. (CT)